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June 1, 2027 Deferral Requests Due Requests to defer enrolment for one year due to Admissions July 1, 2027 Official Test Scores Due** Required for all enrolled students July 1, 2027 Final High School Transcript Due Official final high school transcripts for enrolling students due to Admissions **Students who chose to self-report scores, or chose not to submit test scores, on their application will be required to submit verified test scores if they have taken the ACT or SAT. This will allow the Office of Admissions to understand and assess its current pilot of the test-optional policy. Please know that, for test-optional applicants, submitting official scores after enrolling will not change your admission decision and will strictly be used for research purposes. Students who have never taken the SAT or ACT and do not have scores available are not required to submit a score and should email us at [email protected] to let us know they've never taken the SAT or ACT. 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How to apply How to check your application status See what's next Bucknell at a Glance Undergraduate students 3,975 Students who receive need- or merit-based financial aid from Bucknell 57 % Students who receive financial aid of some kind 65 % Average federal student loan indebtedness upon graduation for the Class of 2024, among students who borrowed (compared to about $30,000 nationally) $ 21,719 Quick Links * Apply to Bucknell * Tuition & financial aid information * Attend an open house * Admissions & financial aid timeline * Request information * Check application status * Meet the Admissions staff * Plan a campus visit Contact Details Office of Admissions Location 1 Dent Drive Contact 570-577-3000 [email protected] Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: Varies Sunday: Closed Want to learn more about Bucknell? Request information Site Footer (c)2026 Bucknell University. All rights reserved. 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